03/03/2025
With this nasty weather about to hit us, don't forget your furry friends!
Be prepared and make sure you have all the essentials they need like food + water, medications and spare leads. Make sure their microchip details are up to date and they are wearing a secure collar WITH up to date ID so that they can be reunited with you as quickly as possible if the unthinkable happens.
It's best to bring them inside with you to ride out the storm. Please don't assume your fencing is secure enough and they will be fine outside. It's better to be safe than sorry! And remember "If it's flooded, forget it!"
If you need to reschedule your grooming appointment with me please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best to fit them in where I can.
Stay safe all
TC Alfreds rain forecast is very big! The heaviest rain is expected from late Thursday especially on Friday and Saturday. All areas from the Sunshine Coast south to Coffs Harbour inland to the ranges are likely to see totals of 250-500mm but it is very possible we could see some huge falls up to 1000mm especially on the southern side of the system (red circle). Just west of the ranges on the Darling Downs / Granite Belt and Northern Tablelands could also see some very decent rainfall over 100mm. Flash flooding, dangerous rapid flooding & major river / creek flooding from this system could become a real serious issue and we have HIGH flood risk maps issued in the subscribers portal for that.
LISMORE "just take a deep breath & stay calm" you will get plenty of lead-time and warnings if it looks like being a major flood or the levee might breach. People in upstream catchments share your reports during a flood event it really helps those downstream too!
*Flood prone areas - take precautions now ahead of time. Have enough supplies to last 3-5 days and move livestock to higher ground. Be ready to receive and act on stern advice or evacuations if needed*
Full TC Alfred forecasts, maps and warnings are available on our website and app> https://higginsstormchasing.com/subscribe/
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